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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

The cry OF admiration raised by the
Democratic press over the pluck display
eG 10y the President, in proclaiming to the
country has Free trade principles, subsid-
ed as suddenly as il was raised Pluck,
tenacity of opinion, devotion to principle,
are admirable things in their way, but
viii the American people in their admi-
ration for these qualities, assent 10 re-
newed lease OF power 10 the President
who would use them 10 overthrow sys-
TEN that has surely led to our present
National prosperity. This thought sud
denly brought surCease Of jov TO all
save the extreme Free-traders. The ex-
0ltant response that came back from Free
trade England, when the contents of the
message became known there, the graft
fication displayed over the hope engen-
dered by il, that duties on the products
Of their pauper-paid labor, were TO he so
reduced as 10 permit them to compete in
the open market Of the United States.
with the products Of our own mills and
factories, startled and at once arrested
the attention Of the country, and speedily
came the conviction that the clear-eyed,
level-headed laboring men Il this coun-
try would assuredly see that what would
permit the English manufacturers to
compete in our own markets with their
products, cannot be good for them.
Every intelligent man in the country
knows that, if the manufactured products
of Europe are permitted to compete with
our own, then wages here must be reduc-
ed to the European standard, or Ne must
close our works of every sort When
that time comes. as it will come, if the
theory advocated in the Presidents mes
sage be adopted. it will not only be the
operatives who will suffer the penalty
and distress, but the farmer and butcher,
and every one engaged in furnishing food
and supplies 40 the operatives win suffer
as we'll Tariff reform as il is called is
an entirely different thing from the Pres
sdens's policy OF Fnee-trlde- Ii Free
trade Is adopted its beneiic aries will be
fafeigBers. ana the money they receive
for their commodities will go abroad, and
not be kept At home as il nov is, and
they will pay nothing towards our local
tsx~ and the support Of our State and To-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Secretary MannIngs Death


ALBANY. y Y, Dec. 24.-Hon. Daniel
Manning died quietly and gently al 1884
O'Clock this afternoon in The presence Of bis
family. The funeral will take place on Tues
day from ST. Paul's Episcopal Church May
OF Thatcher has issued a feeling address and
reyuests display Of mourning en,bleRs and
a cessation Of business during the hours OF
the funeral services. The President sends a
telegram Of sympathy to Mrs Manning and
orders hags at half mast on Government
buildings. The Secretary OF the Treasury
issues similar order # is expected the
President, Secretary Fairchild and other
members of the Cabinet will attend the fu-
neral
large number of teleyrans Of sympathy
have been received by Mrs. Manning from
prominent men ail over the country.
There were many callers at the Manning
residence to-day TO express sympathy. The
President and Cabine, will attend the funer-
al on Tuesday and viii be the guests of Gov
ernor Hill. Delegates fron many political
clubs will attend
WAsHISeroN, Dec. 25.-Presiden, Cleve-
land will leave this city tomorrow night for
Albany to attend Secretary Manning's funer-
al Colonel Lamont and all the members of
the Cabinet will accompany the President
They expect to return TO this place. Tuesday
night, reaching here early "Wednesday morn
ing.
The New York State Democratic Associa-
tian. many members of which were Mr. Man
ning's subordinases to-day decided TO pre-
sent resolutions of sympathy to his family
committee was appointed to prepare them
and attend the funeral
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Cameron and the Presidency.

From the Pittsburgh Times
All the readers of the Times and other in.
selliecnt Journals know thar only one person
Is seriously thought Of by Psnnsylvanians
and the great mass Of Republicans Of the
country as the next nominee Of the party for
President The name of that man is james
q. Blaine If be does not lead the party to
victory next year we believe It viii be be
cause he viii not accept another nomination.
senator Cameron is not a candidate for
President. There is reason 10 believe, in fact,
that he has been rather annoyed than pleas
ed by recent gossip.
Nevertheless, tbe Cameron talk must be
gratifying 20 Pennsylvania Republicans. i
one Of the sons Of the Keystone State should
decline the Presidential nomination next
year. the tender Of that nomination 10 an
other would be compliment to the state Of
the highest character That this Is among
the POSSIBILITIES is evident from the general
favor with which the name of Cameron is
received by leaders in other States. That
the choice would be wise is beyond question.
We believe any republican can win next
year. But if Blaine vii; not lead the RePub-
lican host. victory viii be easier with Gamer
on than with any other as the nominee. Mr..
Cameron Possesses all the qualities Of a great
General. ana the best fighters in the party
win rally to his standard # opportunity is
offered
There is no disloyalty to Blaine in the dis
cussion Of the merits of other Republican
leaders. IN view Of the fact that his closest
friends profess 10 be Unable 10 say what Mr..
Blaine's intentions are. prudence demands
thorough canvass OF the situation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

PuilApEsfniA Dtz- 34-The convention
offie Reading Railroad employees assembled
here this evening ordered ON strike every
body ia the employ Of the company. will
the exception OF passenger crews The ordel
10 strike includes the coal miners in the EN-
ploy Of the Reading Company and will efiec
nearly soon, men.
The first convention Of the new assembly
was held this afternoon. the meeting having
been hufriesily called to consider the trouble:
which have arisen among the coal handlers
at Richmond and EIizabethport. About
s..yenty-fiye delegates wefe in Attendance
representing every branch of the road from
the coal handlers 10 the mineis and inclu-
ding all Glasses Of trainuen II was after
5 o'clock when the convention was called to
order. and after fonr hours deliberation an
order was issued for general strike opera
ted by the Reading Company with the ex-
crpfion Of those in the passenger service. the
order to include all employees at the compa-
nys mines.
Committees from Port Richmond and
Elizabethport presented their grievances to
the conyentioa. The representatives from
Elizabethl,orr stated that the Knights there
were discharged for refusing to load Coke
Brothers barge. They had understood that
the Reading Company was not to interfere
in the Leiigh stsike, but 10 load Coke Bros
barge would be aiding the Lehigh operators,
and this the men refused to do while many
Sciuylkill barges were lying idle at the piers.
They stated that 100 men had been discharged
the officials refusing to settle the trouble by
arbitration
A similar complaint of a refusal on the
part of the officials to arbitrate were presen-
ted by the Port Richmond representatives.
The convention then went into executive
session ard upon lis conclusion announced
thar there would be a general tie-up of all
the mines and all freight and coal trains on
the road 1t was stated further that the pas
senger men would also be ordered out soon
if il should he found necessary
READING. Dec. 24-The great strike of
the Reading Railroad employees has virtually
lied up the company coal trade all along
the main line from Pottsville through this
city and vicinity clear 10 Philadelphia
Where usually on Saturday from 1000 To
6.00o coal cars were shipped TO Port Rich
momd not a car load was sent through to-
day. Everything is locked up except the
passenger traffic. The company has not
sent from or through this city single
freight train to-day. Freight and coal trains
lave been run on the sidings all along the
line until tonight the sidings are ali crowd
ed with trains which can go no further.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
The First Gun for Stanford

WASHINGTON, Dec. D." Hurrah for Stan
ford move were glad he's rich
There was nobody in the chair: the Sen
ate had adjourned for an hour; the motion
although entirely constitutional was not in
order at all, and the half dozen Senator.
who were still writing at their desks looked
very much surprised at the noisy breach OF
Senatorial propriety.
1t WIS little red-hcadei page boy who
bad made the motion. He put it with yell
and the vote TO which every page boy in th,
Senate leut "A yell, was unanimously and
uproariously in the affirmative.
The boy. kept on cheering for Senator
Stanford as long as their breath lasted and
then fell over each other in their hurry to
tell everybody how the rich Senator from
California had called them all into the cloak
room and given them each crisp new five
dollar bill for Christmas rift
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Cameron For President.

New YORK, Dec. pa Philadelphia dis
patch TO the Herald on Presidential posi-
bilites say Senator Cameron is develop
ing more strength in Philadelphia than had
been anticipated one week ago, and not a
few of the Qnay following are expressing the
hope that he may be nominated. In any
event it is proposed to push the senior
PENNSYLVANIA Senator to the front with vigor
and energy. One ofthe strongest arguments
used is thai Roscoe Conkling would rc-enter
tine lists should Cameron he nominated, and
it is even predicted that he would accept the
chairmarship Of the National Committee
With Conkling AT the helm and with the
probability of his appointment as Secretary
of State under President Cameron. the Anti
Blaine people explain that an unexampled
campaigne would bp made which would
bring the Republican frees together as a
contract body
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
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Covered with Sleet in Texas.


GALVESTON, Tex. Dec 22-Freezing
weather prevailed here all day and the city
is covered with coat of ice The freezing
line extended beyond the Rio Grande some
distance into Mexico. Dispatches TO the
signal officer here showed that cold weather
prevailed throughout the great cattle dis.
trict OF Texas. The thermometer at Fort
Elliott, in the Pan Handle, registered six
degrees below Zero at 7oclock this morning
and weather of the same degree of GOODNESS
prevailed at Fort Davis, 100 miles southeast
of III Paso. The cattle country lies between
these points. AT San Antonio the lowest
point marked by the thermometer was 2d
degrees above zero. \ heavy slect fell her,
tonight.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

NEw HAvEs, Coxs, Dec. ~ The agita-
tion Of the Prollihifionish lsaricularlys Of
/ the Woman Christian Temperance Associ-
alton, which sent perfect avalanche of bliss
10 the Temperance Committee Of the Legis-
Iature last winter. resulted in securing an
increase OF from 500 To $3.50 for license,
making the price $500 The advocates Of
high license who have insisted that light Ii
cense would reduce the number OF places
where liquor is sold. have been anxiousiy
awaiting the effect Of the increased price.
All licenses expired November l, and since
that time the County Commissioners of the
several counties have met in the respective
towns of their several counties to grant the
new licenses.
The falling off in the number of applica-
tions has been a surprise 10 the most san
giine high license advocates. IN the small
towns one-tiiri of thi sellers have not asked
for renewals. and these towns have received
a greatly increased revenue. though having
a less number of saloons Ia the city Of
New Haven 80 more retailers have decided
not to apply for renewels, and in Hartford
and other cities OF the state there has. been
similar falling off It is thought that some
OF the small dealers viii try TO sell without
license, hut the prosecuting attorneys, back
ed up by the dealers who have paid for the
the privilege of selling, will crush oiit inn
mediately all Illegal traffic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

cal Institutions as our home manusscfur-
ers and laborers are required 10 do
There is really no difference Of opinion
between parties about revising the tar1f
in order to improve and eaualize it. but
when it is done it sho1ld and must be
done on the line Of protecting American
industries, and not on the line Of protect
ing the industries of foreign lands to the
injury and ruin Of our own The latter
is understood to be the object of the Pres
ident's message That he has blunderei,
the present great prosperity Of the coun-
try under protective tariff affords ann
pie evidence, and hence the revulsion Of
sentiment among conservative Democrats
since the tenor and effects Of the Message
have been discussed and examined
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Murder in a Court Room.

COLUMBUS, s. C. Dee PA murder oc
CURED to-day in the court room in Chester
). {. j. ID. Ratteree. a prominent citizen
had made threats against the life OF
the wife of Jack Reed, coIored man. Til,
woman reported the fact 10 her husband
who went TO Justice Leckee and swore out
peace warrant against Ratieree. who was re.
quired 10 appear before the Justice.
Ratteree's attorney opposed the giving ot
the bonds, arguing the charge was not well
founded, and that the circumstances did MOI
warrant it. Reed and his wife gave evidenc,
after which Ratteree was required TO give
bond keepthe peace Immediately after th,
Justices decision Ratteree, without a mo
ment's warning, drew pistol and shot ReeG
through the heart. Ratteree left the Office
and has not been arrested
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

The stories from Western Kansas,
which we publish elsewhere, of suffering
and destitution give truer picture ofthe
perils 10 be there encountered than the
people Of the East had been led to ex-
pect from the advertisements of land
agents. Most OF that section of the coun-
try is beyond the limit Of successful agri-
cultural development; but as millions Of
acres were granted by the Government TO
railroad companies. the resources Of those,
powerful corporations have been used to
create booms in real estate TO lure settlers
from the East. Many of the newcomers,
after a short experience, have found
their means exhausted. They are unable
TO return, and have no alternative but to
remain and struggle with frequent fail-
ures Of crops and against climatic condi-
tions that are insurmountable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Gov. BodweIl. of Maine. Dead.

ArGusTA Me-. Dec Ex-Governor Charles
at the Executive Mansion He had been
suffering for some time
HaLLowELI., Me-. Dec. il.-Governor Bod
wells defih was very sud len ani uaexper-
ted, as il was believed that he was on the
road TO speedy recovery. He had slept well
during the night. Shortly aff.r O'Clock this
morning, he awoke and asked his nephew
to put him in his chair. It was no sooner
done than he expired. His death was prob
ably caused by paralysis Of the heart
5. 5. Marble. President of the senate. will
go to Augusta at once and enter upon his
official duties as Chief Magistrate of the
State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
A Wedding Guest Frozen to Death.

CLIFTON SPRINGs, Dec % 2-0ne of the mer-
riest of the guests at the wedding of John
Andrews and Mary DusseI in this neiglbor
hood last night was William Hinman, a
wealthy farmer and widower OF the town of
Milo, Yates county. He had danced with
the bride and drank her health with the
boys. Al o'clock this morning he started
to drive alone ia his sleigh to his home
miles away. About daylight his horses with
the empty sleigh arrived al his house and
search was made through the falling snow
for Mr.. Hinman. He was found about noon
frozen TO death and lying in snow bank
alongside the road. 1t was aseertained that
he had frozen while driving his horses and
had rolled out Of the sleigh He was sixty
years old
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

TnE Cleveland Plain Dealer, the loud
est Of the free traders. il sick and wants
10 dodge the question. It says II is
not the question Of tariff or free trade
that Is before The country, but the burn
ing question of how 10 get rid Of the dan
yerous .nrplusn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Paid to be a Pauper.

old man without single relative in th,
world, appeared before the County Commits
sioners to-day and begged permission 10 b,
allowed TO spend the remainder of his life ii
the county poor asylum, and as an induce
ment TO them to comply with his request
exhibited drafts from a safety deposit com
pany in st. Louis, showing that he haf
5000 in Government per cent bonds
whi, he was willing to bequeath 10 til,
county at his death.
He had lost all confidence in humanity
and had reached the conclusion that h,
would be safer in the poor house than any
where else His proposition was accepted
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

THE New York Press says: Republican
Senators who vote for Lamar's confrma-
ton as Supreme Judge viii be voting the
wrong answer 10 the following question
" Are you a Republican from principle,
and from belief that the Republican the
ory of national unity and sup emacy is
right and must prevail, or are you Re
publican in name only, and because you
come from Republican State where Re
publicanism is Indispensable 10 success 2''
There Is no honorable middle ground, for
If the Republican theory is not right it Is
wrong, and those who think 80 should
become Democrats and fight il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

TaE death Of Mr. Daniel Manning, Mr..
Cleseland's Ex-Secretary Of the Treasury,
which took place at his home in New
York, Saturday afternoon is 10 be greatly
regretted by all people without regard to
party. His death is loss 10 his state,
the country and more especially, the
Democratic party. 1t was thought by
many that he carried most, if not all, of
the brains ofthe Cabinet of which he was
member. He was one Of the ablest and
most courageous leaders the Democratic
party possessed He was in the fiffy-sev-
enth year Of his age, having been born
in Albany on August 10, 1881.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
A Horrible Death.

Pontiac, Mich. Dec. 22--It franspired to
day thar distressing tragedy had been en-
acted in the insane asylum here, and tina
the friends Of the victim were inclined ,s
blame the management for not havin.
guarded against it. Mrs. Matilda cadien, o.
Gross Poin,e, was sent to the asylum recent
ly aud confined in the department for vio
lent patients.
She managed on Saturday 10 elude tn,
watch OF the guards aud reached the oper
elevator well, down which she threw hersel
from the third story head frst She struck
ON her head and was horribly crushed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

4 DozES States have laws protecting
sheep from dogs. and the faisf-Ocooe sug-
eests that they ought 10 be amended 50
a. to include the presidents wing Of the
Democratic party
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

DAKOTA viii be admitted to the Union
after the election Of lsss. If her popu-
lation were less intelligent and coDse-
ouenfly less radical in the Repulicanism
which their intelligence implies, she
would be admitted in time TO take a
hana in the glorious fight next year.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

The President in his message said
nothing about the great outrage TO Dako-
Ia. but it will be mentioned in the early
weeks OF Congress. If the Democracy
wants TO 20 on record as opposing the
admission Of a state because its politics
don't suit them, let them do it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
divorced in Less than Three Hours.

CHICAGO. Dec. sS.~W When Detroit brasied
of divorce case where J b Book and his
wife Alice were made two within a hours
after filing the bill. society was agliast at
the haste and secrecy of the case, but divorce
in Chicago in which even quicker time was
recorded has been kept secret for several
months. Although the divorce was granted
some time ago II was never given out. John
c. Grass who had reached the age of sixty
five years, married girl of fourteen two or
three years ago but the union was nhar-
monious and in few months Mr.. Grass
was after divorce He retained ex-Judge
Barnnm, who filed his bill one morning. had
a quiet hearing before Judge shepard, at
which the bride said she was just as anxious
for a divorce as Mr.. Grass was, aud that af-
ternoon Mr.. Grass was free mal. The
actual time taken for the filing of the bill
aud getting the decree is said to have been
bsiween two aud three hotrs
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

MR CLEyELsSD asserted in his message
that the repeal Of tine tobacco tax 'is not
called for lfhe viii just put his ear to
the telephone, he will hear very loud
cal conling up from the South.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

SENATOR QuAY has introdpced bill to
increase 10 s72 per month the pension Of
those persons who nov receive $50 per
month. under the law granting pensions
70 soldiers and sailors Of the late war who
are tl..allr Aisahlea
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
Secretary Whitney Removes a Re.
publican.

WAsHiscros, Dec. "a. 8.-lSecrctary Whit
ney has informed W II II. Smith. chiei
clerk ofthe Bureau of Steam Engineering
that his services viii not be required in that
position after January 1. Mr.. Smith is a
Republicans and has been in the Navy DE-
psrsmsni for twenty ysAn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

II there Is any tariff legislation of i'm
portance during the present session Of
Congress. It vii be by and through the
grace Of Mr. Kendall He holds the key
"a he sifnatinn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

JoHN P. SrJoHS il progressive reior-
mer. he now wants to prohibit the use OF
tobacco as well a. Of liquor. He ought to
have finished up hrs iinsi contract before
tackliug another.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28
MANS CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE TSioS,
PRESIDENTS OFFICE,
EVANSTON. liz. December ~

EVANSTON, liz, December II
KIND FRIENp-rhe early home of John
G'reenleaf Whittier Americas and woman 5
laureate. a home celebrated in some Of the
most cherished verse yet penned. ought Ike
Nj Vernon, 10 belong to America When
! listed it, near Haverhill, Mass. some years
;4go il Mas in the hands of tenant whose
habits of living were such as to make my
pilgrimage penance. 70 purchase The old
place and Few adjoining acres would be an
tasy matter. Were ! rich wonld do this al
onre and present the sacred old home
hearth to- the Commonwealth of Massachu-
seiis. But, cannot many wonen who are
fr combine TO raise the money? II some
great American newspaper would stand as
l'.ader of the movement, il would soon
u rch 10 success II some Eastern ladies
will begin, we of the West will do our
part. Sincerely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

THE President in his message told how
urgently certain questions we're pressing
for disposition. and Congress at once ad-
ionrned for two weeks.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

THr Chicago TT.buas is riding the
Democratic fres-trade horse with It's face
toward the tail President Cleveland
holds the reins.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-12-28

SAM RANDALL IS tlse ssli Of the Demo
cratic party. should be let go his hold
on protection. The party Is bound to go
nnsier. sur.